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2007 Chevrolet Cobalt Owner Comments (Page 23 of 28)

Cobalt

41,353 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

On December 08, 2009, I was on my way home from work when the power steering message was activated on the dash display panel followed by the malfunctioning of the power steering assist. I pulled off the freeway and to a convenience store to check the engine compartment. I discovered that there is no place to add power steering fluid I discovered that the power steering is really power assisted mechanically assisted and they problem went away by turning off the car and then restarting the car; however, the problem recurs once on the hwy. This is extremely dangerous to the public and should be address immediately by GM before some gets killed.

Cobalt

60,000 miles

I bought a '07 brand new Chevy Cobalt. When my odometer was around 60,000 miles, I made a left turn and lost my power steering. Pretty much within 5 minutes of beginning driving, every time I drive my car, the power steering goes out. I have to turn my car off and restart it in order for it to correct itself. I have taken it into a mechanic and they told me because of the mileage it wouldn't be covered by any form of warranty because one was factory( up to 36,000 miles) and the extended warranty wouldn't cover it all.

Cobalt

40,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

While I was driving on the highway, the words power steering flashes on the screen under the speedometer, and my power steering suddenly goes out on my 2007 Chevy Cobalt. When I turn off my car and turn it back on the power steering works again. But the problem of the power steering shutting down again happens regularly at random intervals.

Cobalt

69,000 miles

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. The contact stated that the power steering on the vehicle failed while driving 50 mph. The contact was forced to shut the engine off and on so that the power steering could reset itself. The failure continued to occur until the contact reached her destination. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by the dealer. The VIN number was unknown. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Cobalt 4-cyl

37,175 miles

The contact owns a 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 55 mph the power steering failed. The contact shut the engine off and restarted so that the power steering would reset itself. The failure occurred consistently for two days. The dealer agreed to research the problems and advise them accordingly. The contact stated that there was a warranty on the vehicle but not sure if they will honor it. The failure mileage was 37,175. Updated 1/14/10 updated 01/15/10.

Cobalt

33,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I have an 07 Chevy Cobalt. I've been reading online about the problems with the electronic power steering going out on people, and I've been experiencing the same exact problem. This is very dangerous, for I will be driving along on my way to school or work and the steering essentially shuts off, and is so hard to steer that a strong 185-pound man, such as myself, can barely move the steering wheel. This has happened both on the freeway and on normal roads. It is worse on the normal roads, because I can't even turn off onto a parking lot or side street to get out of the way. This problem has been known about for years now, and Chevy has done nothing to fix the problem (a faulty electronic motor that Chevy admits wears out after a certain amount miles, so even if you take it to get it fixed it will just go out again) and you people have not enforced a recall. This problem is becoming more frequent, and one of these days someone is going to lose their life or kill someone else because of this. I've been reading numerous complaints that others have been contacting you people about this issue, and yet nothing has been done. Fix it before I or someone else gets killed because of this ridiculous piece of hardware!

Cobalt

50,592 miles

I was driving to tn from Florida on I95 in SC when the power steering on my 2007 Chevy Cobalt went out. I pulled off at exit 60 to buy power steering fluid (thinking that was the problem) turns out the Cobalt has electronic power steering! anyway, turned the car back on as I couldn't just sit at the exit forever (it was very late at nite). Power steering worked fine! but only for a few minutes. It went out again after I got back on I-95! so I pulled over again, turned the car off then restarted and it worked! back on interstate, it goes out again! so this went on and is still the case (it is now Monday and I made it back to Florida after a very long drive due to not having power steering and no choice but to come home.) called dealership and Chevy corporate and they do not know what the problem is and are not sure they can take care of this problem. I have read many blogs and posts about this problem and feel it should be placed on the recall list and taken care of by Chevy and not the consumer! any help would be much appreciated as I do not have the money for this very expensive repair. Chevy should not be placing so many unsafe vehicles on the road. Thank you.

Cobalt

39,935 miles

2007 Chevrolet Cobalt lt has power steering problems. Many other owners have same problems with the power steering. I have had the car in the shop at the dealer and they found a lower control arm bushing bad and replaced the bushing however it did not fix the power steering problem. The steering is loose and feels like part of the steering may break at any time while driving the car. The rack and pinion that is electric power steering system is at fault and hundreds or thousands of owners of these cars are having dangerous steering problems. Please help GM understand that peoples lives are on the line that drive these cars. I feel GM should have a recall to save lives and take care of this dangerous problem with the Chevrolet Cobalt. Thank you

Cobalt

35,100 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

I purchased a preowned 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt two weeks ago. The power steering just turned off making it almost impossible to steer. I have been doing alot of research and it is a very common problem with these cars. It isn't cheap to fix ranging from 900 to 2500. General Motors should recall and fix the problem before some gets hurt or pays the ultimate sacrifice.

Cobalt

45,000 miles

On the 07 Chevy Cobalt ls my power steering went out completely leaving me with no steering. My mileage on the vehicle is less than 46,000 miles. When the vehicle ignition is turned off and turned back on it works fine until it randomly stops power assisting which seems if I usually drive a 5-6 mile radius.

Cobalt

2,600 miles

I was driving down the road in my 2007 Chevy Cobalt(2600M) when all of a sudden my power steering goes out while im turning a corner causing me to almost hit another car...I pulled over turned my car off and restarted it....and it worked fine...a week later and now every time I turn it on and drive about 5 min. It goes out.

Cobalt

Cobalt

35,940 miles

The contact owns 2007 Chevrolet Cobalt. While driving 65 mph the power steering warning light illuminated on the instrument control panel, and then the steering failed. He was able to drive the vehicle home. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The failure and current mileages were 35,940. The VIN was not available.

Cobalt

Cobalt

77,560 miles

There´S a problem with the 2007 Cobalt regarding the power steering. I'm driving the car and randomly the power steering flashes on the screen and my power steering stops working. Turn the car off and back on and the issue goes away to return at random intervals.

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